148: Chapter 149: The Visitor

Lu Ming stayed at Ink Talisman Pavilion for several days.

He didn't wait for anyone from the Immortal City, but an uninvited guest arrived instead.

On this day, Lu Ming, who was organizing his recent gains in the quiet room, saw Zhou Yang rush in to report.

"Shopkeeper, someone from the Ji Clan Commerce is here!"

"Oh?"

Lu Ming was a little surprised.

Why would the Ji Clan Commerce come looking for him?

He touched his Face. Could it be that he had been investigated?

That shouldn't be! He had already disguised himself at that time.

Could it be some other method that he hadn't discovered?

No need to think about it, he'd know once he met them.

If he was really recognized, then he would just kill them!

At worst, he'd just change his identity and continue to run.

He didn't rush out, but instead took out the newly refined Puppet.

The second generation Han Feiyu!

He pointed at his glabella, and the Clone from his Mud Pill Palace emerged, merging into it. The Puppet's eyes instantly became lively.

'Let the Clone go and test them first.'

The main body then activated the Formation to conceal his Aura.

Immediately, Han Feiyu walked out of the quiet room and called Zhou Yang to follow.

"Let's go, let's meet them."

When Lu Ming arrived at the storefront, he saw a graceful Young Master in a light robe and loose sash, with long eyebrows and a jade-like Face, already strolling around the shop.

Behind him stood a pale-faced, beardless old man, who was currently scrutinizing the arriving Lu Ming with a discerning gaze.

Upon seeing the Faces of the two, Lu Ming's eyebrows immediately twitched.

They were all acquaintances... Ji Wuli saw Lu Ming arrive and smiled as he cupped his hands.

"I am Ji Wuli from the Ji Clan Commerce. Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Han, on your successful Foundation Establishment. I have prepared a small gift!"

'Has this bastard changed his ways? Why is he so polite?'

It was clear that this person hadn't realized that Lu Ming was the 'Demonic Cultivator' they had met not long ago!

Lu Ming, on the other hand, feigned surprise and welcomed Ji Wuli and the other man into the reception room.

"So it's Fellow Daoist Ji, my humble shop has been remiss in not welcoming you! Please come in quickly!"

Then Zhou Yang served the two spiritual tea and spiritual fruits and withdrew.

Ji Wuli glanced at the Low Grade spiritual tea and spiritual fruits on the table, feeling disdainful in his heart.

How impoverished, as expected, even after reaching Foundation Establishment, he still couldn't change his commoner status!

Although he maintained a gentle and humble smile on his Face, the disdain in his eyes was hard to conceal.

Lu Ming saw this scene and suddenly felt relieved.

'Indeed, it has to be you!'

Otherwise, his gentle, polite, and gentlemanly demeanor would have made Lu Ming quite uncomfortable.

It wasn't that the shop didn't have good spiritual tea and spiritual fruits, but why should he use good things to entertain them?

Ji Wuli didn't want to stay here any longer, feeling itchy all over, so after a few pleasantries, he went straight to the point.

"This Young Master's visit this time is, firstly, to congratulate Fellow Daoist on establishing your Immortal Foundation, and secondly, to invite Fellow Daoist to become an enshrinee of my Ji Clan Commerce!"

"Join the Commerce, become an enshrinee?"

Lu Ming appeared to ponder, but his heart was truly strange.

He knew that after his successful Foundation Establishment, people would definitely come to recruit him. He had expected the Immortal City to be the first, but he didn't expect the Ji Family to be the first to arrive.

"Is this considered inviting a wolf into the house?"

He was now coveting the wealth of these two people.

Lu Ming couldn't even imagine the extent of their family assets.

And that eunuch Cultivator at the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment next to him was definitely a super-capacity resource package!

To be honest, Lu Ming was a little tempted.

However, he still restrained himself.

This was, after all, the Immortal City's territory. What would it mean to become an enshrinee of the Ji Imperial Family Commerce?

Seeing Lu Ming's hesitation, a trace of displeasure flashed in Ji Wuli's eyes.

He had personally come to invite him, which was already a great favor, yet this person was still hesitant, truly unappreciative!

It wasn't that he valued Lu Ming that much, but simply to cause trouble for the Immortal City.

Moreover, he also wanted to achieve something to please his imperial father, otherwise he wouldn't be so courteous to a worthy scholar.

After thinking for a moment, Ji Wuli continued, "To be honest, I am the Third Prince of the Ji Imperial Dynasty."

"A Prince!"

Lu Ming exclaimed, appearing 'shocked'.

In fact, he had already investigated everything clearly in the past few days since his return, but he might as well put on a full act.

"Cough, keep it low-key, I still just want to interact with people as an ordinary Cultivator."

Ji Wuli coughed lightly, but his Face was filled with pride.

He just wanted to see the other party's unworldly appearance.

"Fellow Daoist Han, as someone from the Southern Wilderness Region, you must be familiar with the Immortal Dynasty Ji Imperial Family, right?"

"Naturally, I've long heard of its great name!"

"The four great Golden Core forces in the Southern Wilderness Region are the Qingxuan Immortal Sect, the Cloud Thunder Pavilion, the Heavenly Star Immortal City, and the Immortal Dynasty Ji Family. Among them, only my Imperial Dynasty has the deepest foundation!"

At this point, Ji Wuli's Face was filled with arrogance.

He had an Aura as if the whole world belonged to the Imperial Dynasty.

Then he continued, "Don't think that the Heavenly Star Immortal City is as famous as my Ji Imperial Family. In the final analysis, they are just a group of unpresentable Loose Cultivators.

If it weren't for the existence of True Person Tianxing, the Immortal City would just be a joke.

But if you join my Ji Family, becoming a marquis, a prime minister, and establishing a clan in the future is not a luxury. Wouldn't it be joyful to become a respected ancestor yourself?"

Ji Wuli, whether intentionally showing off or deliberately belittling, described the Immortal City as utterly useless.

In fact, Lu Ming also knew the shortcomings of the Immortal City. The Immortal City depended entirely on True Person Tianxing alone.

Once he passed away, and there was no successor, the current prosperity of the Immortal City would ultimately be a fleeting dream, gone in an instant.

"If Fellow Daoist becomes an enshrinee of my Ji Family, I guarantee that in the future, the Southern Wilderness Region will definitely have a place for Fellow Daoist!"

Ji Wuli said domineeringly, subconsciously picking up the teacup on the table and taking a sip, then frowned and subtly spat it back out.

Lu Ming rolled his eyes inwardly.

'That sounds nice, but isn't it just an empty promise? Don't think I don't know that in the Ji Imperial Family, if you want to climb up, you can only keep one of your heads!'

"What do you think, Fellow Daoist?" Ji Wuli said indifferently.

Since he had said so much, he didn't think the other party would refuse.

As for whether what he said about becoming a marquis, a prime minister, and a respected ancestor was true?

Heh heh!

The Ji Imperial Family was the sole interpreter.

A minister is a minister. Once you join the Ji Imperial Family, you are a slave for life!

Lu Ming feigned deep thought, but in fact, he had no intention of joining at all.

First Ji Yuting, then Ji Wuli, he was already at odds with the Ji Imperial Family, so how could he agree?

The reason he came all the way to Heavenly Star Immortal City was because he valued the Immortal City's inclusiveness.

There were rules, but not many, which was perfect for a low-key... Loose Cultivator like him to survive.

Why would he go to the Ji Imperial Dynasty to be someone's dog?

However, he still had to put on a good show of Face, and outwardly, he shouldn't make it too ugly.

His Face showed a great deal of interest, but he seemed to be deliberating over something.

"This... I've only recently reached Foundation Establishment, and I hope Your Highness can give me some time, hey... where is Your Highness going! Your Highness, Your Highness!"

Without waiting for Lu Ming to finish speaking, Ji Wuli left with Cao Chungang, his Face expressionless.

However, just before leaving the door, Cao Chungang gave Lu Ming a meaningful look back.

"What kind of people are these! Was my expression not subtle enough?"

Lu Ming looked at the retreating figures of the two, feeling a bit speechless.

How overbearing! They didn't even leave any room for refusal.

It was predictable that his refusal would lead to resentment, and with this person's malicious nature, he would most likely find a way to retaliate.

Lu Ming's eyes gradually became dangerous.

He didn't have a habit of passively retaliating, so to prevent this person from disgusting him, it was better to strike first.

Taking out a Jade Slip, Lu Ming looked through its contents.

This contained information about Ji Wuli, though not much, but Lu Ming noticed one point.

"Lustful by nature, excessively debauched..."

"I hope you have a pleasant experience in the Immortal City."

Lu Ming grinned.